Abbott has unveiled Abbott Libre Assist, an AI-powered meal guidance feature for people with diabetes. The company introduced it at CES 2026 in Las Vegas on January 5.
Libre Assist is part of Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) platform and helps users predict how foods will affect their glucose levels before eating.
Unlike traditional food logging apps, which provide feedback after meals, Libre Assist uses generative AI to offer real-time guidance. Users can photograph their meals or enter descriptions, and the app shows a color-coded rating with suggestions to manage glucose spikes.
Marc Taub, VP of technical operations for Abbott’s diabetes care business, said, “For the first time, people have smart, in-the-moment support to make confident meal choices.”
Features and Specifications
Libre Assist – Key Features:
- Predicts glucose impact before meals
- Uses AI analysis on meal photos or text descriptions
- Color-coded rating:
- Green = minor impact
- Yellow = moderate impact
- Orange = major impact
- Offers personalized tips: e.g., eat proteins before starches, choose plain yogurt over flavored
- Shows actual glucose response after meals via CGM sensors
- Works with Libre 2, Libre 2 Plus, Libre 3, Libre 3 Plus
- Available on iOS and Android through the Libre app
- Free for current Libre app users
Market and User Insights
Libre Assist allows Abbott to compete directly with Dexcom, which launched Smart Food Logging in July 2025. Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre systems serve 7 million users in over 60 countries.
The diabetes care business generated $6.8 billion in 2024, growing 18% year-over-year, with a goal of $10 billion by 2028.
Early users have praised Libre Assist for its practical guidance. Shirley Bovshow, who has Type 2 diabetes, said, “Traditional food logging left me guessing. With Libre Assist, I can see how a meal might affect my glucose before I eat.”
The launch positions Abbott as a leader in AI-driven diabetes care, combining predictive guidance, real-time monitoring, and user-friendly design to help millions make healthier meal choices.
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